Sony MDX-C8970R, Operating Instructions Manual

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Memorising only the
desired stations
You can preset up to 20 FM stations (10 for
FM1 and 10 for FM2), and up to 10 MW
stations, and up to 10 LW stations in the order
of your choice.
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2
Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2, MW, or LW).
3
Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
to tune in the station you want to store
on the number button.
4
Press and hold the desired number
button (
(1) to (10) ) until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in
the display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will
be erased.
Receiving the memorised
stations
1
Press
(SOURCE)
repeatedly to select the
tuner.
2
Press
(MODE)
repeatedly to select the
band (FM1, FM2, MW, or LW).
3
Press the number button ( (1) to (10) )
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Push the SEEK/AMS control up or down
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Push the SEEK/AMS control up or
down repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY MODE) repeatedly
until “Local” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then
press
(5) ( t ) to select “Local on.” Press (SHIFT) .
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will
be tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, push the SEEK/AMS control up or
down and hold until the desired frequency
appears (manual tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1
Press (SHIFT) , then press (4) (PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “Mono” appears.
2
Press (5) ( t ) repeatedly until “Mono
on“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
3
Press (SHIFT) .
To return to the normal mode, select “Mono
off” in step 2 above.